12/23-12/27 News Roundup

Former Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva is set to testify about violent deputy gangs within the department. Villanueva's testimony follows accusations of these gangs engaging in violence, harassment, and corruption. The case underscores ongoing concerns about the presence of such groups within law enforcement agencies and the need for accountability and reform. The Daily Beast

In Myanmar, gangs are coercing trafficking victims to scam Americans online through a scheme involving pig butchering. These gangs exploit vulnerable individuals, forcing them into fraudulent activities to carry out their criminal operations. The report sheds light on the exploitation and manipulation of trafficking victims for financial gain by organized crime groups in Myanmar. CNN